Boy name
Jufri name meaning
“stream, watercourse”
Jufri is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic Jaʿfar, meaning “stream” or “watercourse”. In this interpretation, Jufri is a local form of the Arabic name. The sound correspondence between the two forms is indirect. Djufri is an alternative spelling of the name Jufri.
What does Jufri mean?
Stream, watercourse
In Indonesian: sungai kecil, aliran air
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Jufri
Jufri is often treated as a local form of Arabic Jaʿfar, 'stream'. The sound correspondence is indirect, so this interpretation remains tentative.
Jufri in Islam and the Quran
Jufri does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Jufri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒufri/ |
| Arabic script | جعفر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦸꦥ꦳ꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮥᮖ᮪ᮛᮤ |
Is Jufri a boy’s name?
Yes, Jufri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jufri ranks #531 among boy names in our data sample (38 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Jufri
Famous people named Jufri
- Jufri Hasanuddin · b. 1967
- Ach. Jufri · b. 1968
- Jufri · b. 1973
- Jufri · b. 1977
- Jufri Ahmad · b. 1972
- Jufri Amrizal · b. 1957
- Jufri Budiman · b. 1978
- Jufri Harianto · b. 1983
- Jufri Lahowu · b. 1962
- Jufri Marhutalas Sihombing · b. 1982
- Jufri Marigallang · b. 1977
- Jufri Muhammad Adi · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Jufri
What is the meaning of Jufri?
Jufri means stream, watercourse. Jufri is often treated as a local form of Arabic Jaʿfar, 'stream'. The sound correspondence is indirect, so this interpretation remains tentative.
Is Jufri a boy’s name?
Yes, Jufri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.
Is the name Jufri in the Quran?
Jufri does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Jufri have?
Jufri has 2 syllables (Juf-ri) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jufri?
Jufri ranks #531 among boy names in our data sample (38 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jufri?
Other spellings: Djufri.
Famous people named Jufri?
Notable people named Jufri include Jufri Hasanuddin, Ach. Jufri, Jufri.
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